The Best of Times

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Summary: YOU'll BE RUNNIN' LINES FROM THIS MOVIE ALL DAY LONG!!!
Review: A classic comedy with some unforgettable lines. "How 'bout Beirut?" "What do you know about Beirut?" "Babe Ruth...he the best dam baseball player ever lived." AND quick-hitters like "Quick pitch to Luther." "Love this game gotta throw the ball." "He's wearin' his white shoes." "Yeah, get on over here Kasper the friendly ghost." "Ohhh....good hands." "You're not gonna throw it to Jack, are ya?" "What are you crazy?" "Jack, half the people came here to see you catch the ball. The other half came here to see you drop it. I wanna win. I'm calling somebody elses number." The characters are memorable too. If you've seen this movie who can forget Doctor Death. "I thought he was still in jail." For all you would-be receivers out there watch Jack bait the Doctor at the line of scrimmage. There is also a quite entertaining song and dance number by the wives. And when Jack (Williams) scores the winning touchdown he crosses the goal line twice. You've got to see it all to believe it.

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Summary: A underated classic
Review: I first saw this movie when it was out on VHS. Yes, it is that old of a movie. From the start, I thought this movie was a classic. Jack Dundee (played by Robin Williams) is living in a state of agony because of a dropped pass in a highschool football game. Reno Hightower (played by Kurt Russel) was the quaterback, the only good quaterback the town ever had, who threw him that pass. The town in the movie is a typical small town where highschool football is big. Unfortunately for Robin Williams, that was the one chance the town had for a championship season. Robin Williams gets the idea to replay the game with the same players on both sides. Without giving away the plot, this is one movie that is worth getting. It will keep you amused and rooting for Williams throughout the whole movie.

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Summary: A underated classic
Review: I first saw this movie when it was out on VHS. Yes, it is that old of a movie. From the start, I thought this movie was a classic. Jack Dundee (played by Robin Williams) is living in a state of agony because of a dropped pass in a highschool football game. Reno Hightower (played by Kurt Russel) was the quaterback, the only good quaterback the town ever had, who threw him that pass. The town in the movie is a typical small town where highschool football is big. Unfortunately for Robin Williams, that was the one chance the town had for a championship season. Robin Williams gets the idea to replay the game with the same players on both sides. Without giving away the plot, this is one movie that is worth getting. It will keep you amused and rooting for Williams throughout the whole movie.

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Summary: Every Fall, this is a must see for me since 1987
Review: I guess I first caught this movie on Cinemax or some other cable channel back in '87 or '88(?) while still in High School. I've watched it at least once a year (around September usually) ever since. A "Sleeper" I suppose, but a sleeper at it's finest. In my opinion one of Williams' best, up there with "World according to Garp" and "Moscow on the Hudson". Kurt is perfectly cast as a former high school GOD turned beerbellied, blown out kneed "Van Specialist" desperately trying not to bathe in past glory. It has that "quirky and delightful" feel, not unlike Bill Forsyth's films like "Local Hero" and "Gregory's Girl". Now that I think of it, "Mystery Alaska" wouldn't be a bad comparison either. It goes way beyond simply a football/sports movie (my Wife likes it too but probably just because of Kurt Russell) but hey, I love football anyway so it it works for me on multiple levels. Of course, the idea of going back and correcting one's biggest screw up/regret would appeal to anyone. I always feel good after I watch this one, it hasn't let me down yet.

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Summary: Every Fall, this is a must see for me since 1987
Review: I guess I first caught this movie on Cinemax or some other cable channel back in '87 or '88(?) while still in High School. I've watched it at least once a year (around September usually) ever since. A "Sleeper" I suppose, but a sleeper at it's finest. In my opinion one of Williams' best, up there with "World according to Garp" and "Moscow on the Hudson". Kurt is perfectly cast as a former high school GOD turned beerbellied, blown out kneed "Van Specialist" desperately trying not to bathe in past glory. It has that "quirky and delightful" feel, not unlike Bill Forsyth's films like "Local Hero" and "Gregory's Girl". Now that I think of it, "Mystery Alaska" wouldn't be a bad comparison either. It goes way beyond simply a football/sports movie (my Wife likes it too but probably just because of Kurt Russell) but hey, I love football anyway so it it works for me on multiple levels. Of course, the idea of going back and correcting one's biggest screw up/regret would appeal to anyone. I always feel good after I watch this one, it hasn't let me down yet.

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Summary: Always have enjoyed this film
Review: I remember going to see this film when it was released. I have always enjoyed it. Not a hit movie for some reason & not the best film ever made, but it is funny, Robin Williams doing his thing. Just ordered the DVD. I can finally watch it wide screen at home.

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Summary: Always have enjoyed this film
Review: I remember going to see this film when it was released. I have always enjoyed it. Not a hit movie for some reason & not the best film ever made, but it is funny, Robin Williams doing his thing. Just ordered the DVD. I can finally watch it wide screen at home.

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Summary: Always have enjoyed this film
Review: I remember going to see this film when it was released. I have always enjoyed it. Not a hit movie for some reason & not the best film ever made, but it is funny, Robin Williams doing his thing. Just ordered the DVD. I can finally watch it wide screen at home.

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Summary: Robin Williams Sleeper
Review: If you haven't seen this movie and like Robin Williams, you have missed one of his funniest.

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Summary: Cute
Review: Nice mild but funny film, with Robin Williams not acting in his usual annoying hyperactive manner, but giving a rare subdued performance. Kurt Russel is great as always, as are the rest of the cast. The Script is well written, and the direction good. Kind of like an old Disney film, in the best sense of that term.